Will this work in the Garage? null

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jb1star · Accepted Answer

It’s worked great for us in the garage. No issues

RobBob · Answer

I downloaded the manual and couldn't find any admonitions about use in a garage. Where did you see that it wasn't recommended for garage use?

(I do see that it advises against use in moist environments, but doesn't say why.)

overflowing · Answer

Question: those of you who have in garage.....are you in MN or somewhere cold? wondering if MN is viable???

CommunityAnswer · Answer

No, it's not recommended for this freezer to be put in a garage

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The name of this product is literally,

"Insignia™ - 7.0 Cu. Ft. Garage Ready Chest Freezer - White"

That "Garage Ready Chest Freezer" tells you this is a garage ready freezer.

steve · Answer

We have our 7.5 cu in garage and have not had any issues. We had another unit in our garage for over 2 yrs, but it was an older unit and it just died like most freezers, as these newer freezers do not last like they used to.

Answered by steve 5 years ago

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it says garage ready, up to 110 degrees

bobinmich · Answer

Instruction manual states:  “• Garage ready in ambient temperatures of 0° to 110° F (-17.8° to 43.3° C).”  You can download it from this product page.

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Had this unit for 3-4 years in the garage no problem until this last winter when temperatures got below 20 degrees.  The light still showed power was on but the compressor wouldn't kick on.  Had no problems before the few cold nights and no luck getting it to come back on thereafter.

Found this information on Quora 
"In very cold temperatures the compressor lubricating oil becomes too viscous and the compressor can’t start because of excess friction. This causes the compressor overcurrent protector to trip. If the freezer is left ON in a cold place, it will keep trying to start over and over again. It that happens enough times, the overcurrent protector will wear out and permanently stop the compressor.

If you hear an occasional humming sound, followed by a click, about once every 5 minutes, then the freezer has a good chance of working again if it is moved to a warmer place."

YesperConsumerReports · Answer

Consumer Reports recommends this as their #1 choice and states it is garage ready.  (They tested models who said they were and were not.)

BobInMich · Answer

Instruction manual states:  "• Garage ready in ambient temperatures of 0° to 110° F (-17.8° to 43.3° C)."

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Yes, as indicated by "Garage Ready" in the title and the operating range of 0 to 110 degrees F in the specifications. Our attached garage in West Michigan doesn't get colder than 20 degrees in the winter, nor hotter than 90 degrees in the summer. If you have some more extreme environment, then compare your actual conditions to the specifications before deciding.

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I've had mine in a garage in South Florida for years with no issues.

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It is called a garage-ready freezer.

Blake · Answer

It states Garage ready.

BestBuyGuy · Answer

No, it is not recommended by manufacturer, but Yes, it works in my garage without any problem so far. 
So it is up to you to decide how to use the product

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